Newburgh
City in Orange County, New York
Newburgh is a city in Orange County, New York, with 28,856 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 128 ft (39 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Balmville, 1.7 miles N.
- 28,856residents (2020 Census)
- 128 ftelevation · 39 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 7,581 / sq mipopulation density
- 12550ZIP code
About Newburgh
Newburgh is a city in Orange County, New York, United States. With a population of 28,856 as of the 2020 census, it is a principal city of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area with an estimated 712,000 residents. Located 60 miles (97 km) north of New York City, and 90 miles (140 km) south of Albany on the Hudson River within the Hudson Valley Area, the city of Newburgh is located near Stewart International Airport, one of the primary airports for Downstate New York.
The Newburgh area was first settled in the early 18th century by the Germans and British. During the American Revolution, Newburgh served as the headquarters of the Continental Army. Prior to its chartering in 1865, the city of Newburgh was part of the town of Newburgh; the town now borders the city to the north and west. East of the city is the Hudson River; the city of Beacon is across the river and it is connected to Newburgh via the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge. The entire southern boundary of the city is with the town of New Windsor. Most of this boundary is formed by Quassaick Creek. In May 2016, the city requested help for its PFOS contaminated water supply under Superfund.
Newburgh is the location of numerous preserved landmarks, including Washington's Headquarters, the David Crawford House, New York State Armory, the Dutch Reformed Church, and Newburgh Colored Burial Ground. George Washington and Franklin Delano Roosevelt had ties to the city; Ulysses S. Grant, Robert F. Kennedy, and Theodore Roosevelt also visited, the latter delivering a famous speech at a nearby shipyard. The city served as a planning ground for the Gothic Revival architectural movement in America, headed by native Andrew Jackson Downing with English architects Calvert Vaux and Frederick Clarke Withers.
Mount Saint Mary College, a private liberal arts college, is located there.
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Living in Newburgh
- Median household income
- $56,960
- Median home value
- $247,900
- Median rent
- $1,454/mo
- Median age
- 33.6
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Newburgh had 28,856 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,856 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,581 per sq mi (2,927 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newburgh at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 28,856 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.81 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5032° N, 74.0196° W |
| ZIP code | 12550 |
| Official website | cityofnewburgh-ny.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3650034 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newburgh
- Balmville1.7 mi N
- New Windsor2.4 mi S
- Beacon2.8 mi E
- Gardnertown3.2 mi NW
- Vails Gate3.5 mi SW
- Firthcliffe4.3 mi S
- Orange Lake4.7 mi NW
- Cornwall-on-Hudson4.8 mi S
- Nelsonville6.2 mi SE
- Salisbury Mills6.6 mi SW
- Cold Spring6.7 mi SE
- Fishkill6.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Newburgh
What county is Newburgh in?
Newburgh is in Orange County, New York.
What is the population of Newburgh, NY?
28,856 people lived in Newburgh at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newburgh, NY?
The ZIP code of Newburgh is 12550.
What is the elevation of Newburgh?
128 feet (39 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newburgh?
Balmville (1.7 mi), New Windsor (2.4 mi), Beacon (2.8 mi), Gardnertown (3.2 mi), Vails Gate (3.5 mi).
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